Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for KLA Corp (KLAC) - $1,067.05 as of 9/23/2025 5:06:05 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
68 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for KLAC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for KLAC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for KLAC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for KLAC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for KLAC (68 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for KLAC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | KLAC |
| Company Name | KLA Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | KLA Corporation is a leading capital equipment company headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializing in process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and nanoelectronics industries. With a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that span all phases of production—from research and development to high-volume manufacturing—KLA plays a critical role in enhancing semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and profitability. The company's commitment to innovation and technology leadership positions it as a key partner for customers seeking to optimize yield and advance next-generation chip production processes. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/29/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 1,067.05 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 413.14 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 9/23/2025 5:06:05 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,020,716 |
| Average Daily Volume | 961,467 |
| 52-Week High | 1,076.79 |
| 52-Week Low | 548.81 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 94.43% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 34.37 |
| Industry PE | 60.81 |
| Sector PE | 79.70 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 23.15 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 67.75 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.15 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 41.26 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.62 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 15.75 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 35.54 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 29.38 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 7.20 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.16 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 11.34 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.93 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.54 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 9 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 4 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 131,961,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 140,808,985,050 |
| Institutional Ownership | 93.67% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/18/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.9000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.9000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 7.20 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 7.60 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 25.62% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.08% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 18.15% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 15.12% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 23.68% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 46.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 47.06% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 30.40 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 33.32 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 23.76 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 4,061,643,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 4,061,643,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 2,761,896,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 23.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 15.93% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 42.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,078,908,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 2,078,908,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,977,129,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,805,349,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,805,349,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 5,884,257,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 5,880,199,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 5,884,257,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.44 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.44 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 4,692,453,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,368,328,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 4,692,453,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 3,743,794,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 28.37 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 3,741,694,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 3,031,191,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.91 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 27.57 |
| MACD Signal | 12.28 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 714.95 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 870.39 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 1,025.83 |
| Beta | 1.47 |
| RSI | 75.32 |
| 50-Day SMA | 752.87 |
| 150-Day SMA | 613.06 |
| 200-Day SMA | 544.98 |
System |
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| Modified | 9/23/2025 3:10:40 AM EST |